Cristiano Ronaldo could quit Man United as club prepare to make ‘huge decision’ – pundit
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Man United hinges on the next managerial appointment.
That is the view of former Spurs and England number one Paul Robinson, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the 37-year-old’s future at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo’s return to the Premier League has not gone as planned with the Red Devils out of the title race, FA Cup and League Cup by February.
According to The Sun (11 February), the Portugal striker is torn on whether to cut short his second spell at the club this summer.
Ronaldo put pen to paper on a two-year contract when he arrived from Juventus in August.
When asked by Football Insider for his assessment of Ronaldo’s future, Robinson said: “I think it all depends on which manager comes in.
“A lot at Manchester United is hanging on the next manager. Let’s be honest, Ralf Rangnick is not going to be in charge.
“The relationship that United have got with Ronaldo on the pitch is very dependent on how things change off it this summer.
“I suspect the next manager will already have pre-conceived ideas of what he will want to do with Ronaldo. He’ll have made up his mind.
“I’m sure that will work both way as well. I’m sure Ronaldo will have pre-conceived ideas of each manager. If a manager comes in that he does not fancy, he might go, ‘I’m off.’
“United have got a huge decision to make. Players futures depend on the appointment.”
Rangnick was appointed interim manager of United in November.
The club are in the process of identifying their next permanent boss.
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